Nuclear Power Recent Programs - C-SPAN Video LibraryThe most recent programs for the Nuclear Power Taghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1165
en-USCopyright 2015, National Cable Satellite Corporationinfo@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTTue, 31 Mar 2015 21:21:49 GMT1964 Universal Newsreel [Atomsville U.S.A.]This 1964 Universal newsreel shows a visit to a children's exhibit at the New York World's Fair in which kids learn about atomic energy and radiation.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322982-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322982-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNational Press Club Luncheon with Allison MacfarlaneAllison Macfarlane, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission chair, talked about safety at U.S. nuclear power plants. She focused on NRC's mission and the challenges that lay ahead for the nuclear industry with regard to safety and existence, and stressed the importance of the agency maintaining its independence. Afterward, she answered written questions from reporters and others in attendance.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322782-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322782-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear PolicyPanelists talked about U.S. diplomatic and nuclear regulatory roles. Topics included the Ukraine-Russia conflict, implementing the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia, and lessons learned from the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident following the earthquake that hit Japan in March 2011.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322167-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322167-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTTruman's Atomic Energy LegacyPanelists talked about the implications of post World War II atomic energy usage and the efforts made by the Truman administration to make nuclear energy available for civilian usage.
This panel was part of the 12th Annual Truman Legacy Symposium, hosted by the Harry S. Truman Little White House.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319305-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319305-2Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [The Age of Radiance]Craig Nelson talked about his book, [The Age of Radiance: The Epic Rise and Dramatic Fall of the Atomic Era], in which he chronicles the history of the Atomic Era, stretching from the discovery of x-rays to the fall of the Soviet Union. In his book, he profiles such figures as Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Curtis LeMay, Robert McNamara, Ronald Reagan, and Mikhail Gorbachev. Mr. Nelson spoke at the New York Public Library.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319793-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319793-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Regulatory Commission RecommendationsMembers of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) testified on the recommendations of their task force created after the 2011 Fukishima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident in Japan. Some of the issues discussed included the closure of several U.S. plants, waivers granted by the NRC to facilities concerning evacuation plans, and documents that the NRC refused to supply to the committee concerning a nuclear plant investigation.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319755-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319755-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTAfter Words with Susan StranahanSusan Stranahan talked about the book [Fukushima: The Story of a Nuclear Disaster], an account of the 2011 tsunami and resulting meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. Ms. Stranahan co-authored the book with members of the Union of Concerned Scientists. In the book, the authors also explore the probability of such an accident happening elsewhere, and examine new safety precautions that could be employed to prevent future plant failures. She spoke with former Chair of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory Jaczko.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318768-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318768-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTDomestic Energy SupplyEnergy Secretary Ernest Moniz spoke at a National Press Club luncheon about the U.S. domestic energy production. He announced that the government wouldl complete $6.5 billion in loan guarantees for construction of two nuclear reactors near Augusta, Georgia, the first new reactors built in the nation in more than 30 years. He said that nuclear power was a part of President Obama's "all of the above" strategy aimed at reducing carbon emissions. He called recent weather patterns related to global climate change "alarming," and said the Energy Department would be focused on policies aimed at coping with severe weather events. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317866-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317866-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTIran Nuclear DealFormer negotiators from the Obama and George W. Bush administrations talked about nuclear negotiations with Iran. Following an interim deal with Iran on November 24, 2013, the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France, and Germany sought to negotiate a long-term deal in which Iran would suspend parts of its nuclear program in exchange for a weakening of sanctions against the country.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317671-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317671-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTSecurity in Nuclear Weapons, Materials and FacilitiesWilliam Tobey talked about the work of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). NNSA is the lead agency charged with securing nuclear weapons, materials, and facilities.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317460-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317460-6Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTFukushima Task Force RecommendationsNuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) commissioners testified on efforts to implement the Fukushima Near-Term Task Force recommendations. The task force, formed in reaction to the nuclear power plant failure after Japan's 2011 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami, released a series of recommendations on nuclear energy safeguards. They include requiring licensees to upgrade plants to protect against earthquakes or other natural disasters. Facilities must also have detailed emergency plans for long-term black outs at nuclear power plants.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317500-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317500-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Regulatory Commission OversightMembers of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) testified on upcoming legislation to reorganize their agency.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/316769-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/316769-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Deal with IranPanelists talked about the agreement the U.S. and five other global powers (P5+1) reached with Iran on a six-month test freeze of the country's nuclear program. The participants were critical of the Obama administration for the deal, with former CIA senior analyst Fred Fleitz calling the it "deeply flawed and saying that it had "eroded American credibility" in the world. During questions from the audience, some of the topics included the agreement's impact on relations with Israel and future deals on nuclear weapons with other countries such as North Korea.
P5+1 comprises five permanent United Nations Security Council members: the U.S. the United Kingdom, Russia, France, and China, plus Germany.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/316496-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/316496-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTWhite House Daily Briefing, Part 1Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the operation of insurance exchanges, and negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. The briefing ends abruptly due to live coverage of the House. The conclusion of the briefing is program 316181-101.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/316181-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/316181-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear MonitoringInternational Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano talked about the role of his agency in promoting the peaceful use of atomic energy along with monitoring national nuclear programs. Topics included proliferation in North Korea, Iran, and Syria. Mr. Amano said that recent talks with Iran had been productive with Iran agreeing to resolve past and current issues through cooperation and dialogue. Wilson Center Middle East Public Policy Scholar Michael Adler moderated the discussion, "On the Nuclear Watch: Director General Yukiya Amano Talks About the IAEA and its Mission.".http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/316003-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/316003-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Regulatory Commission AgendaNuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Allison MacFarlane spoke about the commission's agenda and priorities. She said security issues facing American nuclear plants are taken very seriously, and since the September 11, 2001 attacks several measures have been implemented to improve security. She also spoke about the impact of sequestration and the possibility of an upcoming government shutdown. MacFarlane says the agency has plans in place to ensure the security and safety of all plants If a shutdown were to occur.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/314978-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/314978-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Waste ManagementEnergy Secretary Ernest Moniz testified with other government officials and energy experts on S. 1240, the Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2013, which deals with the use of interim waste storage sites to replace overcrowded cooling pools at nuclear reactors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/314269-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/314269-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Regulatory Commission AgendaAllison Macfarlane spoke with reporters and answered questions about short- and long-term objectives at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Topics included storing nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain and safety issues at a California nuclear plant. She also reiterated her efforts to move ahead with new safety recommendations in reaction to the 2011 Japanese earthquake.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307577-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307577-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Regulatory Commission OversightNuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) commissioners testified at an oversight hearing of their agency. Some of the issues covered in the hearing included new safety recommendations in response to Japan's 2011 earthquake, nuclear waste storage at Yucca Mountain in Nevada, and specific nuclear power facilities in representatives' districts.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307215-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307215-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTFuture of Nuclear PowerJim Boyd, former Commissioner & Vice Chairman of the California Energy Commission, Marv Fertel, CEO of Nuclear Energy Institute, and Joe Rubin, environmental reporter for Capitol Public Radio, discussed their views on nuclear power. Benefits and dangers for the widespread implementation of nuclear energy were discussed. Audience members asked questions to the panelists.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306527-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306527-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Regulatory Commission NominationsWitnesses testified about their nomination to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Among the issues they addressed were nuclear waste storage, working relations among commissioners, power plant safety, and the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306586-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306586-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Waste Storage FacilitiesWitnesses testified about the operation of nuclear waste facilities and future storage of nuclear waste. The talked about a report produced by the Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future which recommended consent-based approaches to site selection. they also talked about best practices in other countries such as Sweden, Finland and Spain.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306456-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306456-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTPersian Gulf States and Nuclear EnergyYochi Dreazen talked about his [National Journal] article in which wrote that Persian Gulf nations are facing a dilemma between developing nuclear energy or building nuclear weapons in response to Iran's nu. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304310-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304310-6Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Reactor SafetyNuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) members testified on on nuclear reactor safety following Japan's disaster earlier in the year. Senators in their opening statement referred repeatedly to the previous day's House hearing in which NRC commissioners accused Chair Jaczko of abusive management practices that undermine the agency's mission.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303204-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303204-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Regulatory Commission Reform, Executives PanelNuclear Regulatory Commission executives testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about recent allegations of mismanagement directed at Commission Chair Greg Jaczko.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303179-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303179-2Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTEnhancing Reactor SafetyCommissioners testified on the NRC's 90 day report, which was released in July. It laid out numerous areas for improvement, based on the experience in Japan after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. American plants need to plan for simultaneous accidents at adjacent reactors, something they have never done.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300855-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300855-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Power Safety and SecurityA special task force created to investigate the Japanese nuclear disaster presented its findings to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). It included recommendations for improving backup power systems at nuclear plants. NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko called on his agency to complete consideration of new safety recommendations within 90 days. He also said the industry would have five years to implement any new regulations that resulted from that process.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300594-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300594-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTU.S. Nuclear Power SafetyGregory Jaczko of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) talked about U.S. nuclear power safety. The NRC appointed a special task force to review nuclear safety in the wake of the Japanese nuclear disaster that was caused by an earthquake and tsunami in March 2011. Mr. Jaczko in his comments officially called on his agency to complete consideration of new safety recommendations within 90 days. He also responded to questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300563-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300563-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Regulatory Commission Safety ReviewMembers of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission testified about safety at U.S. nuclear plants. Among the issues commission members discussed were the preliminary findings of a task force review of plant safety in the wake of the recent nuclear disaster in Japan, and how U.S. nuclear operators would handle natural disasters and the loss of power at their facilities.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300066-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300066-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTGerman Chancellor Merkel on Energy and Nuclear PolicyGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel and other party leaders spoke about Germany's energy policy and the recent decision to abandon nuclear power.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300059-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300059-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Regulatory Commission ManagementWitnesses testified about a Nuclear Regulatory Commission report that found the commission's chair, Gregory Jaczko, had withheld information from other commissioners in order to stop work on the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. The report was also critical of Mr. Jaczko's management style, but in the end did not accuse the chairman of violating any laws.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300027-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300027-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Power Safety and SecurityParticipants talked about challenges facing the nuclear power industry. Among the topics they addressed were technology, emergency preparedness, waste management, reactor safety, and financing. They also spoke about lessons learned in the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan. They responded to questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299782-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299782-5Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTFuture of Nuclear Energy in the U.S. and EuropeRepresentatives of countries with plans to open new nuclear energy facilities talked about the economic realities of that decision. The countries represented all had plans to move forward with nuclear power plants in the future. They also responded to questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299782-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299782-3Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Power in the U.S. and EuropeU.S. and European officials talked about the safety and future of nuclear energy following the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan. Among the topics they addressed were Germany's decision to abandon nuclear energy by 2022, preparing for potential nuclear accidents or incidents, and lessons learned from the accident in Japan.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299782-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299782-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTReview of Nuclear Regulatory Commission after Disasters in Japan The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) established a task force to review U.S. nuclear plant regulations in the wake of the Japanese Nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi plant. Documents released in advance of the meeting indicated that the task force believed U.S. nuclear plants had good emergency procedures and remained safe. The meeting came days after the [New York Times] reported that some critics of the NRC believed it had too close of a relationship with the nuclear industry. This was a preliminary meeting, and the task force's final report to the commission was due in July.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299473-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299473-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Energy PolicyParticipants spoke about the future of the nuclear power industry in the U.S., particularly in the wake of the accident caused by an earthquake and tsunami at the Fukushima plant in Japan. Among the other topics addressed were rising energy and gasoline prices, oil and gas exploration, the potential impact of unrest in the Middle East on the energy industry, and nuclear safety issues.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299434-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299434-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTLessons from Japan Nuclear Plant CrisisOfficials and others testified at a hearing on lessons that could be taken from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant crisis in Japan. They said the situation at Japan's damaged nuclear power plant was "static" and that the key to long-term stability at the facility was to provide a reliable ability to cool the reactors and spent fuel pools. Earlier in the day Japanese officials raised the severity rating of their nuclear crisis to a level on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster in the former Soviet Union; considered the worst nuclear disaster in history.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298981-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298981-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTJapanese Nuclear Plant CrisisGovernment officials spoke at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources meeting on the reported spread of contaminated water to underground tunnels outside the reactors at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
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info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298714-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel Speech to Bundestag on Nuclear PowerGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke in the Bundestag about her decision to close several nuclear power plants.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298681-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298681-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTJapan Nuclear Plant Crisis and Chernobyl AnniversaryNuclear specialists talked about the impact of the nuclear plant crisis in Japan as a result of the country's 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Alexey Yablokov, who studied the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, said the situation in Japan was particularly dangerous because of the highly concentrated populations near that country's damaged nuclear plant. He also talked about a new study on Chernobyl. It suggested that as many as 1 million people had died because of the explosion at the Soviet-era plant 25 years ago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298667-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298667-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTSafety of U.S. Nuclear FacilitiesMembers of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held a meeting on Japan's nuclear power plant crisis, the potential threat of radiation exposure to U.S. territories, and the safety of U.S. reactors. NRC Executive Director Bill Borchardt said the Fukushima nuclear plant was on the verge of being stabilized. Other topics included the infrastructure needed to respond property to earthquakes or other disasters, possible causes of the explosions at Japan's plants, and the differences in safety precautions between U.S. and Japanese plants.
At the conclusion of the meeting, NRC Director of Public Affairs Eliot Brenner responded to questions from reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298597-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298597-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTU.S. Nuclear Power PlantsJack Spencer talked about nuclear power energy in the United States in the wake of the disaster in Japan. Topics included the amount of electricity generated from nuclear power in the U.S., the location of nuclear power plants, nuclear waste, and President Obama's call for a comprehensive review of U.S. nuclear power plants. Mr. Spencer responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298586-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298586-3Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTGregory Jaczko at the House Energy and Commerce SubcmteGregory Jaczko testified before the House Energy and Power Subcommittee about safety measures in U.S. nuclear plants against a major earthquake.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298523-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298523-5Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTU.S. Energy PolicyDaniel Weiss talked about the Obama administration's energy policy in the aftermath of Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program.
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info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298585-4Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTJapan Nuclear Plant CrisisGregory Jaczko and others testified on U.S. efforts to assist the Japanese following a series of nuclear accidents at the Fukushima power plant caused by failures related to a devastating earthquake and tsunami. In his testimony Gregory Jaczko gave a bleaker assessment of the threat than one given by the Japanese government, saying Japanese emergency workers at one plant could face lethal levels of radiation, while advising Americans to evacuate a wider area. They also talked about U.S. nuclear power plant safety and their ability to withstand earthquakes and other natural disasters.
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info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298535-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Safety and Energy Programs, Commissioner JaczkoGregory Jaczko testified on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's 2012 budget request. Much of the hearing focused on several nuclear accidents at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power station in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake and tsunami. In his remarks he said Japanese nuclear plant emergency workers could face lethal doses of radiation. He noted that the U.S. was also recommending that any American within a 50 mile radius of the plant in Japan evacuate the area. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298523-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298523-2Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTNuclear Safety and Energy Programs, Secretary ChuEnergy Secretary Steven Chu testified on his department's 2012 budget request. Much of the hearing focused on several nuclear accidents at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power station in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Additionally, he talked about the U.S. nuclear power industry, saying the Obama administration remained committed to building new nuclear plants, and would review nuclear safety standards in the wake of the accidents in Japan.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298523-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298523-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTSafety of U.S. Nuclear FacilitiesSharon Squassoni talked about the safety of nuclear facilities in the U.S. following in light of Japan's March 11, 2011, earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Peter Ford gave an update by phone on the Japan earthquake and the status of the country's nuclear facilities.
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info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298525-6Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTWhite House Briefing on Nuclear RegulationsOfficials briefed reporters on nuclear power policy and regulations, as well as their response to nuclear accidents at Japanese power plants following a devastating earthquake and tsunami.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298481-4
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298481-4Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [Whole Earth Discipline]A well-known California environmentalist apologizes for opposing nuclear power and now advocates that more nuclear power is the best way to slow the effect of climate change. The event was at Elliot Bay Books in Seattle.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294469-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294469-1Thu, 25 Jun 1964 00:00:00 GMT